World Timezones

CET to UTC Converter

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Central European Time6:35 amFri, Jun 5
Central European TimeCEST
Europe · UTC+2
6:35 amFri, Jun 5
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Coordinated Universal TimeUTC
Global · UTC
4:35 amFri, Jun 5
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Offset

The time difference between Central European Time and Coordinated Universal Time is 2 hours.

2 hours

Central European Time (CEST) is ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).

CEST: UTC+2

UTC: UTC

Central European Time is currently observing daylight saving time; Coordinated Universal Time is not.

When to schedule

Business-hours overlap: 11 AM–5 PM in Central European Time (9 AM–3 PM in Coordinated Universal Time).

Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.

Suggested time: 2:00 PM Central European Time (12:00 PM Coordinated Universal Time).

This window may shift by an hour during daylight saving time.

Public holidays in 2026

National public holidays can affect availability — a counterpart is likely off work on their own holidays, so it's worth planning meetings and deadlines around them.

France

  • New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
  • Easter MondayMon, Apr 6
  • Labour DayFri, May 1
  • Victory in Europe DayFri, May 8
  • Ascension DayThu, May 14
  • Whit MondayMon, May 25
  • Bastille DayTue, Jul 14
  • Assumption DaySat, Aug 15
  • All Saints' DaySun, Nov 1
  • Armistice DayWed, Nov 11
  • Christmas DayFri, Dec 25

About these zones

Central European Time is also known as CET, or CEST. To call France, dial +33.

Coordinated Universal Time is also known as UTC.

Coordinated Universal Time is approximately 3,400 miles south of Central European Time.

Quick reference

Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.

CETUTCDay
12:00 am10:00 pm-1 day
1:00 am11:00 pm-1 day
2:00 am12:00 amSame day
3:00 am1:00 amSame day
4:00 am2:00 amSame day
5:00 am3:00 amSame day
6:00 am4:00 amSame day
7:00 am5:00 amSame day
8:00 am6:00 amSame day
9:00 am7:00 amSame day
10:00 am8:00 amSame day
11:00 am9:00 amSame day
12:00 pm10:00 amSame day
1:00 pm11:00 amSame day
2:00 pm12:00 pmSame day
3:00 pm1:00 pmSame day
4:00 pm2:00 pmSame day
5:00 pm3:00 pmSame day
6:00 pm4:00 pmSame day
7:00 pm5:00 pmSame day
8:00 pm6:00 pmSame day
9:00 pm7:00 pmSame day
10:00 pm8:00 pmSame day
11:00 pm9:00 pmSame day

Daylight saving time

Central European Time observes daylight saving time; Coordinated Universal Time does not. The offset between the two zones changes when Central European Time transitions: on Sunday, October 25, 2026, clocks fall back from CEST to CET.

See the daylight saving time page for transition dates across every time zone.

Daylight today

Central European Time
Sunrise
5:50 AM
Sunset
9:50 PM
Day length
15h 59m
Coordinated Universal Time
Sunrise
5:56 AM
Sunset
6:03 PM
Day length
12h 7m

Daylight overlap: 12h 7m — 7:56 AM–8:03 PM in Central European Time (5:56 AM–6:03 PM in Coordinated Universal Time). Both locations are in daylight during this window.

Cities in these zones

Cities in Central European Time

Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.

Airports in these zones

Airports in Central European Time

  • CDG
  • LBG
  • ORY
  • MRS
  • GNB
  • LYS
  • NCE

Related conversions

Common conversions

What is 9:00 am CET in UTC?
9:00 am CET is 7:00 am UTC.
What is 12:00 pm CET in UTC?
12:00 pm CET is 10:00 am UTC.
What is 12:30 pm CET in UTC?
12:30 pm CET is 10:30 am UTC.
What is 2:00 pm CET in UTC?
2:00 pm CET is 12:00 pm UTC.
What is 5:00 pm CET in UTC?
5:00 pm CET is 3:00 pm UTC.
What is 11:30 pm CET in UTC?
11:30 pm CET is 9:30 pm UTC.